Finance Assistant - Forecasting & Project Support £32,000 - £36,000 DOE Fleet - Must drive due to location. Our client is looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join their collaborative and supportive team. This role offers excellent exposure to financial forecasting, project cost control, and stakeholder collaboration, acting as a key link between Project Managers and the wider Finance function. If you enjoy working with numbers, supporting forecasts, and partnering with operational teams to ensure financial accuracy, this is a great opportunity to develop your career within a forward-thinking finance environment. As Finance Assistant, you will support the day-to-day finance function while playing an important role in project financial tracking and forecasting support. Key responsibilities include: Maintaining accurate financial and project data within Xero, including job set-up, quotations, purchase orders, and cost allocation Allocating and reconciling actual costs to projects and budgets Working closely with Project Managers to gather updates, resolve cost queries, and identify missing or inconsistent data Supporting the development of bottoms-up project forecasts, including cost-to-complete assessments Providing timely and accurate data to support the Financial Controller in maintaining and consolidating the forecast model Assisting with the review and implementation of a new Project Accounting system Producing basic financial and project reports to support analysis and decision-making Skills Required: Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or similar role Exposure to project costing, budgeting, or forecasting Strong Excel skills Experience using Xero (desirable) A good understanding of basic finance and accounting principles Confidence liaising with both finance and non-finance stakeholders Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot discrepancies A proactive, organised approach to work A full driving licence and own transport